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With summer in full force, and the heat a bit out of control, I have seen many sporting loose and light fitting clothing to stay cool yet flirty for the warm months to come. Whether it is a long maxi dress, or a flowy romper, styles from different generations are coming back into play.

What is cool about 2015 is that so many different styles are welcomed, are there is no exact way that someone should dress. I have always been one who likes to go with the flow of trends but I also like to put my own twist on my fashion so it is nice to see that people are being original this summer.

One of the first trends that I like seeing this summer is a higher wasted maxi skirt mixed with a crop top or a tank top tucked into it. Many girls/women are seen sporting this look but what they do is put their own splash of creativity into it. Here you see a very flirty look of a girl wearing a beautiful yellow maxi skirt (which looks amazing on her skin tone) mixed with a beautiful lace cropped top. The mix of the two makes for a perfect beach vacation date night.

Another trend that I have been seeing a bunch and is one of my favorite is a loose fitting maxi dress, either paired with a belt to add some shape around the waist, or tide up at the bottom and paired with a pair of cute wedges or strappy sandals.

In the picture below, this girls decided to tie the bottom up and wear a pair of strappy wedges for what seems to be a night out on the town. To dress the outfit up, she added a statement necklace to tie it all in together. Drop the necklace and wedges, and this would be a perfect outfit for a day of shopping or a lunch with the girls.

I am definitely a huge fan of this look, especially in the crazy heat of Summer 2015. Rompers are probably the greatest things in the world, but I always found that with my body type it is always hard to find the perfect fit. I am a huge fan of the romper below because it is loose fitting but still has a bit of shape to it. Another thing that I love about it is the print, which can either be played up or down, depending on the day or night planned. Because of the pattern, you do not need to wear much jewelry with it and just pair it with some strappy sandals for a fun filled day, but if you are ready for a night out on the town, you can pair it with some bangles and cute wedges.

Last but not least, and one of my personal favorites is this matching top and bottom piece that has just recently become more popular over the summer. I love this outfit because you do not need to worry about matching one or the other with another piece of clothing. Its such a cute outfit for a night out on the town and in this specific outfit, I love the tribal print designs that are placed in great places. The outfit has a lot going on but its the perfect amount. Its a statement outfit that doesn’t need any other big pieces paired with it. Other than a cute pair of wedges or strappy sandals, its a well put together outfit!Whatever you wear this summer, wear it with confidence, and make sure you prepare yourself for the dreadful heat.

I have never been much of a fan of wearing bulky things on my wrists, but lately I have been obsessing over watches, especially when I get to layer them with bracelets. Now, I know that watches can range in prices, and usually the ones that last longer are the ones that are more expensive, but why not indulge in something that you will take care of for a very long time? I have a variety of watches that are different in so many ways, ranging in price, style, and size. I love each of them for so many different reasons, but mostly because you can wear them with just about anything!

This first watch, which is gold in color is perfect to wear with any style outfit, no matter what event you are on your way too. I love the thickness of the band, and the clear style of the watch head itself. It is great to layer with bracelets because of how slick and low key it is. You can wear this watch on the job as well as out on a date. You can play it up, or wear it by itself! This watch is a Marc Jacobs original, and although it might be on the pricier side of things, it will last you a lifetime and you will look fabulous!

This next watch is definitely cost appropriate if you are looking for something fun and unique. I have been obsessing over leather bands lately, and the face of the watch definitely plays it up a bit, making for a fun, down to earth outfit. You can find this watch at Francesca’s, which has an abundance of cool accessories for any fashionista out there.

Kate Spade is one of my favorite brands out there. I absolutely love their purses, but my heart belongs to all of their watches. Each watch is different in so many ways, but you can always tell that they are a Kate Spade original. I love layering their watches with their bracelets, which can definitely play up an outfit. Kate Spade is a little on the pricier side of the spectrum, but if you are looking for a great watch that will last you a long time, this is the place to look!

With Valentines Day coming soon, what better way to show someone you love them with some beautiful pieces from yours truly! Today we have compiled for you a bunch of our favorite jewelry, which by the way, is very hard because we love them all so very much!

For both heart necklaces choose with or without handmade letter initial. You will find this in the listing details.

Handmade pendants and letter pendants are made with 20 gage beaded wire in 14K GF or Sterling Silver.

Both Hearts pendants are made with both 14K gold fill and sterling silver. They come in mixed metal.

If you prefer them made in all of one metal please note this at CHECKOUT at ETSY!

These necklaces are perfect as a gift on Valentines Day, or a gift for your bridesmaids on your big day! I absolutely love all of them, and they all look great paired with other jewelry. Like we said in a recent post, our jewelry ranges from gold to silver, but we love to pair the two together. We stand by effortless beauty, so we try to make our jewelry as effortless as possible. This necklaces, like their design, are worn close to the heart, and are always meant to be a reminder of the love you share with the people around you. These are great gifts for loved ones, but even better gifts for yourself if you are looking for something nice.

Remember, if you are interested in something, and want it custom designed, let us know exactly what you want so that we can make it as special and unique as you are!

Here at Bare and Me, we like to pride ourselves on our dainty jewelry that can be paired and layered with anything, but every once and a while, we like to surprise you with some beautiful statement pieces. Whether it is for a wedding or a night out on the town with your girls, our jewelry will make you the center of attention!

If you are looking for something that will grab the attention of everyone around you, you definitely have to take a look at this statement piece we have been selling a lot of lately. Everyone is looking for something to brighten up their wardrobe, and this should be on the top of your list.

This necklace is even prettier in person! It hangs so beautifully and looks good with any colors! I love wearing this necklace with a plain white T shirt and some jeans and booties. It always plays up a normal outfit into something fun and unique. The beads are actually made of wood so they can either be dressed up or down to make the perfect outfit for a perfect night out.

This style is also another great statement piece if you are looking to tone things down a bit. Much like our three row beaded necklace above, this necklace is great for a night out, but is a bit more muted. It would look beautiful with an all black outfit and used as a pop of color! I adore this piece of jewelry and think it would be beautiful for Spring of 2015.

As you all know, Valentines Day is around the corner and this would be a wonderful gift for a loved one! So check us out on Etsy and put in some orders because we are selling fast! Hurry Hurry Hurry!

As much as I hate to say it, appearance does matter, especially in the workplace. If you want peopleto notice you for your work, you need to promote yourself in a professional behavior. I have always loved dressing up in professional attire. Whenever I have to give a speech at school, or attend a workshop, the first thing that pops up into my head is “What am I going to wear?” I always love to show my personality no matter what function I am at.

Whether it be at the mall, or the workplace, I love to spice up my outfit a bit.

At this point in my life, aswell as other twenty somethings, trying to figure out what the hell they want to do with their life, I am used to sweatpants, skinny jeans, yogas, and the usual college contort clothing. But once you reach the professional world of having a real life job, yes, a real life job, you need to switch things up a bit and show a bit of your mature side. I am not saying completely hide your personality. That is the exact opposite from what I want you to do, but there is always a way to show your personality while still staying appropriate to the conditions in the workplace.

In order to stay true to your specific style, you must mesh the two together, and it may seem hard at first, but with practice you will find the specific style you are looking for in the workplace environment.

For myself, I like the professional look of clean lines in a blazer mixed with the bold color blocking of hot new trends this 2015.

This fellow fashionista manages to stay true to her own personal style while still managing to stay sophisticated for the work environment. This would be a great outfit for a meetingandyou are trying to show that you are independent, ready to work, but still can have a sense of fun in your personality. I am in absolutely love with this adorable outfit, and love how she put it all together.

Another style that I love, and may be more on the wild side, is when you incorporate different textures and prints to your professional style. Of course, this might be a more laidback workplace, but it really creates a more open and creative environment.

This girl looks adorable in her metallic cheetah print tailored pants paired with a long blazer and silk white top. She tones down the pants with the basic colors on the top half. I love this outfit for a night out for drinks with your coworkers!

I think that today, when fashion has created a freedom of expression, we need to shy away from the boring black slacks and button up rut because we all look the same.

Hopefully I see you all showing off your professional yet sophisticated style this 2015!

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Lately I have been obsessing over prints. Graphic prints, animal prints, anything you can imagine, I love it all. Anything you can use to spice up an outfit, whether it be a jacket, some shoes, or the smallest headband. Instead of being so matchy matchy, you can ad some flare to your outfits for this 2015 new year (which is so weird btw…2015. W0W)

Floral:

Like all other years, floral has always been a huge hit, whether it be on the runway, the stage, or everyday life. Everyone loves the way they feel when they are wearing some beautiful floral. It seems as though florals are here for good, and I am not mad at all. They are feminine but bold at the same time, and they accentuate the many different personalities of a successful woman! It might be that floral prints will stop being a trend, and start to be the real deal in the fashion world. It has been a “trend” for a very long time and maybe, just maybe, it will stay around for the long run.

Animal:

Animal prints were covered previously in this blog, and they will continue to be a trend this Spring, but what you will mostly notice is that the animalistic colors will not only be confined to the boundaries of black and white, but be opened up to bright pinks, blues, and greens! Bright hues are again going to be a trend.

Geometric:

Geometric prints have always been a standout for me. Although I have not gotten around to the perfect geometric print for myself, I always see a variety of ages rocking the bright colored prints all over their wardrobe. This year, different geometric prints are being designed in a perfect clash of bright and dark colors. Specifically, the most appealing prints will be in the black and white tones for those who want to stay true to their color hues. These prints will become more popular on handbags and shoes.

Black and White:

I have continued to stay inside my comfort zone with colors for a very long time. You can always see me wearing all black, and sometimes jumping out with a hint of color, but never too much. So, it makes me very happy to know that this 2015, black and white patterns are making their way back onto the drawing board. You will see black and white colors on pants with a variety of different patterns, ranging from polka dots to black and white florals. Another anticipated hit within black and white colors will be stripes on jackets and even on shoes. I am so excited to see how these prints will spice up my wardrobe!

Cannot wait to see all these different prints strutting down the street this coming Spring!

Personally, I am not much a fur lover, I stay warm other ways, but fur has definitely become very popular this fall and winter. From fur vests to fur jackets, fur has become a huge fashion trend for 2014 and upcoming 2015.

If I ever were to wear fur, I am showing you two outfits where it is a little piece of the outfit that really dresses it up. Then I will provide you with an OH HELL NO outfit, that I would never ever EVER wear….ever. Obviously fashion is a freedom of expression, and I envy anybody that can step out of the box and do crazy awesome things with their wardrobe, but I am quite the simpleton and love me some “inside the box” clothing.

Here we go.

This first outfit is very casual and comfortable. but still brings in a pinch of fur, with the beautiful scarf that she is wearing. I like that she put her hair up into a soft bun so that the emphasis of her outfit was still on the fur, and she didn’t over do it at all. Overall, great outfit, and if I was feeling super fashionista one day I would definitely wear this. This next outfit, with the fur vest, has been a huge hit this fall. Two of my roomies came home the other day with matching fur vests and they were so excited to finally own one! My one roommate, Katie, wore the vest out with a plain long sleep shirt underneath, and she looked great. She paired the outfit perfectly with some sleek riding boots, and the outfit really came together. And then wow. This is definitely something. This is the highest extreme of fur I have seen in a while. All I am saying is, work it girl!

The thing I love most about fall and winter is that it the perfect time to layer your clothing. I love pairing a nice flannel with a cropped sweater underneath and some destroyed jeans, finishing that off with some cute booties and a scarf.

That obviously, is my go to outfit for fall and winter, and I try to wear something like that any chance I get. For me, I love to look cute while being so comfortable, so flannels are always the first thing I run to when I am at the mall.

Here are a couple of my favorite layering outfits by using flannels.

I love the layering of the shirt underneath the flannel and the darker jacket on top. The destroyed jeans make the outfit a little more playful as well as the addition of the booties at the bottom. I love this outfit and would wear it out to lunch with the girls, to classes, and a nice day of shopping.

With this second outfit, I love the pairing of the flannel with a leather jacket and black pants and booties for a sleeker look , making this outfit perfect for a night out to dinner with your girlfriends.

And for the last outfit, I chose to pick a dressier look. I love how this girl paired a funky flannel with some embellishments while keeping it classy with a high wasted black skirt, black stockings, and booties. I absolutely love this outfit and would love to wear it out for a night on the town!

Not only did they feature one of our necklaces in the 2015 Etsy Wedding Look-Book, they featured four. How awesome is that!!! We are one of three jewelry designer chosen out of hundreds of thousands designers on the handmade website Etsy…

We are honored and truly thankful for this opportunity to represent our lovely jewelry…

WE would also like to recognize and thank Racked for publishing all of these beautiful finds on their website. Truly it is an honor and we are so very thankful:)

Animal print is making its way back onto shoes, jackets, scarves, and any other accessories that you could possibly think of.

Lately many actors have been taking a walk on the wild side, and rocking animal print in certain parts of their outfits. Singer and actress Selena Gomez incorporated a little, yet sophisticated amount of cheetah print into her wardrobe and shown her awesome sense of shoe style, rocking some cheetah print stiletto’s with some leather leggings and a beautiful blazer. This outfit is perfect for a night out on the town with your best friends!

Another beautiful singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez, paired some over the knee stiletto boots with a cheetah print jacket. This jacket is a little much for something that I would wear, but JLo makes it look so beautiful on her curvy body!

For those of you who do not want to jump directly into this wild style, you can buy accessories with a little bit of animal print on it. This way, you can see if you feel comfortable in such a fashion forward pattern.

Along with your regular outfits, you can add a cheetah print belt, scarf or flats. Steve Madden has a great collection of animal print heels, flats and boots. Here are some flats that would look awesome with some boyfriend jeans and a plaid shirt.

If those statement shoes are even too much for you, and many would say so, I would wear that same blazer and put on a cheetah print belt. Here is a picture where they look great together.

Just a couple ways to bring this beautiful print into your life! Hope you enjoy:)